Cucurbits are warm season crops that grow best when day and night temperatures are above 50F. These plants should be planted in full sun and in an area of well-drained soil with a pH around 7.0. It is best to plant cucurbits once the soil temperature has reached 60F, or once the last spring frost has passed.

Where are cucurbits native to?

Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae (also known as cucurbits or cucurbi) native to the Andes and Mesoamerica.

Where do cucumbers usually grow?

Florida is by far the leading producing state for all types of fresh cucumbers; whereas Michigan is the leading state producing cucumber varieties best suited for pickling. There are more cucumber varieties grown for pickle production, than for all combined fresh markets.